The fifth Commonwealth Women’s Forum will be held in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, from 2 to 4 November 2026, alongside the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. The 2026 Forum will bring together representatives from governments, civil society, development…
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Updates regarding the Commonwealth Disabled People's Forum will be posted here
Tonga ratifies U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Tonga has ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Tonga’s UN Ambassador, H.E. Mr. Viliami Vaʻinga Tōnē, deposited the instrument of ratification with the United Nations on 4 September.
He said it was a milestone in Tonga’s commitment to advancing the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities.
Newsletter – August 2026
IN THIS ISSUE:
From the General Secretary’s Desk;
Driving Change: CDPF Activities & Initiatives;
In Focus;
On the Ground: Members in Action;
Voices & Perspectives;
News Updates;
Worth the Read
From the General Secretary’s Desk;
Driving Change: CDPF Activities & Initiatives;
In Focus;
On the Ground: Members in Action;
Voices & Perspectives;
News Updates;
Worth the Read
A Call for an Independent Review into the Treatment, Support and Protection of Autistic and Neurodivergent Staff in Higher Education
A letter to Cambridge University concerning the profound questions about the treatment, support and protection of autistic, neurodivergent and disabled people within higher education settings following the death of Professor Arday.
CHOGM 2026
The Commonwealth Disabled People’s Forum, Commonwealth Secretariat and the Government of Antigua and Barbuda are organising a 1-day Symposium on Implementing Disability Rights across the Commonwealth.
Newsletter – May 2026
In this issue: Update from the General Secretary’s Desk, Introducing CDPF Executive Committee 2026-2027, CDPF Annual General Meeting 2026, In the News, Voices & Perspectives, Driving Change: CDPF Activities & Initiatives, On the Ground: Members in Action
Annual General Meeting 2026
The Annual General Meeting was held on 19 March 2026, and addressed by Carla Qualtrough, former Minister in the Canadian Government.
A message for World Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month
Dr Emile Gouws, CDPF Representative of underrepresented groups, sends a video message.
Call for Contributions for CDPF Newsletter
THE CDPF would like to invite contributions from across our network for inclusion in upcoming editions of the Newsletter. The aim is to continuously capture and share the diverse voices, experiences, and work of our members across the Commonwealth.
Commonwealth Round Table
Marking International Disabled People’s Day Additional documents Speakers Sarah Kamau, Chair Welcome, Report Back COP Richard Rieser, Gen Sec Report DIAP and Plans for Antigua CHOGM and 2026. Sruti Mopsatrara on work on Sustainable Development Goals Kerryann Ifill on Process of…